Sapphire Shield

10th Level Abjuration Spell

Sapphire Shield stands as a testament to the pinnacle of defensive magic, a spell that embodies the caster's unmatched proficiency in the art of warding and protection. As the caster invokes this powerful incantation, a radiant barrier of sapphire-hued energy coalesces around them, shimmering with an otherworldly brilliance. This ethereal shield, formed from the essence of a flawless sapphire of considerable value, serves as an impenetrable bulwark against the forces of adversity.

Effect

The Sapphire Shield provides the following benefits to the caster:
Enhanced Protection: The shield provides an impenetrable barrier against physical and magical attacks, granting the caster resistance to all damage types. Additionally, the shield absorbs the first 200 points of damage from any source, preventing harm from befalling the caster.
Warding Aura: The shield emits a powerful aura of protection that extends to all allies within 30 feet of the caster. Allies within this radius gain advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects, as well as resistance to damage from spells.
Reflective Barrier: The shield has the ability to reflect spells back at their caster. Whenever the caster is targeted by a spell, they may use their reaction to attempt to redirect the spell back at the original caster. The caster makes a spellcasting ability check contested by the original caster's spellcasting ability check. If the caster succeeds, the spell is reflected back at the original caster with the same effects.
Dispel Magic: The shield has the ability to dispel hostile magical effects within its radius. Once per turn, as a bonus action, the caster can choose one spell or magical effect within 30 feet of them and attempt to dispel it. The caster makes a dispel check, rolling 1d20 and adding their spellcasting ability modifier. If the result equals or exceeds the spell's DC, the spell is dispelled.
Enduring Ward: The shield's protective effects persist even if the caster is incapacitated or unconscious. As long as the spell remains active, the caster and their allies continue to benefit from its defensive properties.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 10th level or higher, the duration increases to 8 hours. Additionally, the range of the warding aura extends to 60 feet, further bolstering the defenses of the caster and their allies.

Source

This spell is known to have been solely created and employed by Ekios.

Material Components

a flawless sapphire worth at least 5,000 gold pieces, which the spell consumes

Gestures & Ritual

V, S

Related Discipline

Archmage

Related School

Abjuration

Effect Duration

Concentration (to the extent fo casting other spells), up to 1 hour

Effect Casting Time

1 standard action

Range

Self

Level

10th